Stronger families focus of parent event Saturday

8:08 AM,
Feb. 22, 2013

Written by

Roberto M. Robledo
rrobledo@thecalifornian.com

Parent education in the Salinas Union High School District began a few years ago as special help for families of students who had been kicked out of school.

But officials quickly saw that the special help was needed as well by average parents raising average families. Perhaps that is why 500 people are pre-registered for Saturday's "Strengthening the Family" parent conference at Everett Alvarez High School.

Attendance has grown each year, said Jill Camron, the district's assistant director of special projects. Space is still available but limited, she said. ...